Overview
Shifts: 10pm - 8am Nights
1 vacancy, 19 hours per week, Friday and Saturday each week.
We are Belong, a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all belong. We deliver care in our Village community styled home with households of about twelve residents per household. We are a committed team providing exceptional person-centred care to enrich residents’ lives and put them at the heart of everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team in Belong Morris Feinmann (Didsbury).
About the Role
As a care assistant, you will work with other staff in the running of the household. You will maintain high standards of care and service towards residents, relatives, visitors and other staff. You will provide a range of personal and practical care to residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people
- Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
- Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household
- Provide assistance, personal care
- Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
- Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
- Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
- Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
- Maintain accurate records for each resident
Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect
- Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
- Team player but able to work on your own initiative
- Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
- A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in health & social care or the Care Certificate along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care for our night team roles
In Return we Offer
- Cost of DBS Check
- Comprehensive 4 day classroom-based induction and further shadow shifts (paid)
- Ongoing training and development
- Internal career progression opportunities
- Pension Scheme
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Subsidised meals in our Bistros
- Marvellous Mealtime on shift
- Casual dress
- Free DBS check*
- Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Occupational Health support
- Colleague recognition events; ACE awards and Champions Event
- Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
Additional Information
We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.
As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
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Night Care Assistant in Manchester employer: Belong
Belong is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a supportive work culture in Nantwich, our team enjoys flexible hours, comprehensive benefits including paid DBS checks, and ample opportunities for career advancement, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of elderly clients through tailored exercise programs.
